R&D Engineer OAIRE at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Job Description:

Position Details Req ID: req17683 Position Title: R&D Engineer OAIRE Position Type: Staff Full-Time Position Number: AS7102, AS7100 OSU Campus: Stillwater Department: OAIRE OK Aerospace Institute Location Address:
619 S. Main St
Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74074
United States Hiring Supervisor: Matt Szabo Hiring Range
(Contingent upon available funding): 70,000.00 - 160,000.00, Salary Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-5, may work weekends and evenings Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary: This recruitment is for positions that are part of a Career Development Plan (CDP). Levels within the CDP and their responsibilities are outlined below.

Actual salary and title will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, internal equity, and departmental funding. The range indicated above includes both the typical hiring range and potential future progression.



R&D Engineer OAIRE I

Assists in design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems.Assists in the preparation of plans, designs, computation methods, and reports.Prepares statements of work, gantt charts, and progress reports for projects.Attends weekly project meetings.Develops technical reports, drawings, & other engineering documentation.Participates in various test activities to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied.Works in a collaborative team environment with the opportunity for frequent interaction with team members and mentors.Develops analytical processes/tools to improve effectiveness, quality, and efficiency of the development effort.Investigates emerging technologies to develop future product designs to meet projected requirements.Prepares technical presentations and briefs them to customers, partners, and technical leadership teams.Reports to a supervisor/manager.Assists with or leads projects or portions of projects.Is accountable for assigned deliverables and completing designs and testing within given parameters.Is occasionally directed in several aspects of work.May travel for technology testing, presentation, or outreach events.Participate in professional or personal development efforts.Ensure quality, safety, timeliness, and communication of deliverables and objectives.Provide professional engineering input and oversight.Performs simple and routine engineering design tasks with standard techniques.Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed.Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the unit.

R&D Engineer OAIRE II
Responsible for all duties of the previous level in addition to:

Oversees design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems.Oversees the preparation of plans, designs, computation methods, and reports.Develops technical reports, drawings, and other engineering documentation.Performs multiple and routine engineering‐related tasks within the organization.Has broad knowledge of engineering procedures and assists in the resolution of complex problems.Works on projects/matters generally independent and collaborative in nature.May guide and train less experienced engineers.

R&D Engineer OAIRE IIIResponsible for all duties of the previous levels in addition to:

Provides technical support to clients and assist with troubleshooting and problem‐solving.Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project.

R&D Engineer OAIRE IV

Responsible for all duties of the previous levels in addition to:

Provides expert judgment and analysis for the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems.Resolves highly complex technical issues and conducts advanced research.Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.Has extensive engineering knowledge.

R&D Engineer OAIRE V

Responsible for all duties of the previous levels in addition to:

Provides expert consultation in one or more areas for the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. May work on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state-of-the-art technical or industry knowledge. Has extensive engineering knowledge and is considered an expert in one or more engineering specialties.

This position may be eligible for remote or hybrid work schedule; however, any offer is contingent upon approval by University Human Resources in consideration of OSU policies, labor laws, and suitability to the work of the position/department. If remote work is approved, employee may not have an office on campus. Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach a resume. Education & Experience Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Zero-two years of professional work experience in arelated field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree

Eight or more years of professional work experience ina related field.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.

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